Ore Processing Trainee

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future.

Our operational diversity offers employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. Whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Northparkes

At Northparkes, we’re known for our innovative, technical, and collaborative people. The operation includes block caving, sub-level caving, and open pit mining, and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We’re proud of our strong connection to the Parkes community and are committed to providing meaningful career pathways for local people. This entry-level opportunity is designed for individuals ready to start their mining career and grow with Evolution.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop, and reward everyone who chooses to be part of our bright future. Your benefits include paid on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced operators. Development pathways into full-time Process Technician roles. Local residential opportunity – be home every night. Access to salary packaging, wellness programs, and career development support

Roster: 7 days on / 7 days off | 12-hour shifts

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the role

The Process Technician Trainee position is an entry-level role providing hands-on training and experience in the operation of our processing plant. Working alongside skilled operators, you’ll learn how to safely and efficiently process ore to produce copper and gold concentrate. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a foundation in mineral processing and build a long-term career within the mining industry.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with daily plant monitoring, inspections, and sampling
• Supporting safe and efficient operation of the processing circuit
• Completing basic checks, housekeeping, and reporting tasks
• Demonstrating reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn

About you

You don’t need previous mining experience, just the right attitude, reliability, and eagerness to learn.It is essential that you have a strong work ethic and focus on safety at all times.You should have good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset. You will need a full driver’s licence , and the ability to pass pre-employment and site medical checks. We are especially keen to hear from people based locally in Parkes, Forbes, or Peak Hill who are looking to build a long-term career close to home.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation are in our DNA. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and Northparkes, click here.

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.